In this video, We focus on how to fund your MBA.
14:10 - 20:32 - Tuition Fees Across Regions - Comparison of tuition costs for MBA programs in North America, Europe, APAC, and Indian schools.
20:35 - 27:28 - Living Expenses - Discussion of living costs, accommodation, transportation, and personal expenses, with inputs from speakers in different locations.
27:36 - 33:17- Experiencing the MBA: Networking and Social Expenses - Importance of networking, coffee chats, and cultural events; advice on budgeting for these experiences.
33:31 - 34:39- Opportunity Cost of an MBA - Acknowledging the loss of salary during the MBA period as a financial factor.
34:40 - 44:05 - Scholarships and Waivers - Scholarship options, application strategies, and how Ritika and Sakshi secured funding for their MBAs.
44:22 - 48:13 - Additional Financial Opportunities During MBA - Opportunities such as internships, teaching assistantships, term-time projects, and pre-MBA courses that help offset costs.
48:28 - 52:38 - Financing Options Overview - Explanation of secured and unsecured loans, differences between Indian and international lenders, and key considerations.
52:38 - 58:01 - In-Depth: Secured vs. Unsecured Loans - Comparison of loan options, interest rates, and conditions from Indian lenders versus international lenders.
58:06 - 1:01:17 - Optimizing Loan Repayment - Loan repayment terms, when repayment begins, and factors affecting interest rates.
1:03:31 - 1:08:06 - Managing Loan Disbursements and Scholarship Adjustments
How disbursements work, handling scholarships, and reducing loan amounts as scholarships are awarded.
